our mission
To impact violence by providing outreach, violence prevention & intervention, educational support, recreation, and advocacy to youth and give them a place at the table to help shape the direction of the future of community.
Helping at risk youth and families receive the resources and tools necessary to bring about a positive change.
Our Programs
Back2LIFE Reintegration & Transition Support Program
Works with men and women housed at the Schenectady County Jail with the objective of impacting the recidivism rate and enhancing public safety throughout the County.
1Life2Live Gun & Gang Violence Prevention & Intervention Program
Works to reduce the number of shots fired, shooting injuries, and homicides throughout the county of Schenectady over a protracted time. This is done utilizing men and women known as the “Street Team” who were once a part of the street culture and have community relationships and street connections which helps them to be on top of the conflicts brewing in the community and work to resolve those conflicts.
L.I.F. E.’s Alternative: L.E.A.D. (Let Everyone Advance with Dignity) Diversion Program
As a diversion program that uses the harm-reduction model approach, it is a tool in the belt of front-line patrol officers which aims to keep persons who can be better served by being connected to proper support services out of the criminal justice system.
Helping at risk youth and families receive the resources and tools necessary to bring about a positive change.
Education
Research
Organization
Advocacy
Schenectady
120 Emmons Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
518-280-7584
Albany
293-2 Hamilton Street
Albany, NY 12210
518-599-0714